Our history

Short Back & Sidewalks started in Perth, Western Australia, in early 2015. The first haircuts took place in a car park behind a shopping arcade in Northbridge. It was a simple set up for a simple idea that has gone on to grow, help and inspire across Australia.

Over time we developed relationships with a number of service providers, and started delivering hair cuts onsite at their premises. We have found that meeting our clients in safe, familiar spaces, and tying in with existing service providers, is the most effective way to engage.

In 2017, we expanded our services to Sydney, New South Wales and in 2018, we began delivering services to the Northern Territory and Melbourne, Victoria in 2020 (fact check on this date!).

We’ve grown from a small local team of three volunteers when starting out, to a national team with over 200 volunteers and we’re always on the lookout for new volunteers and new partners.

Contact us here to host a haircutting event, or learn more about volunteering with us here.